Living, breathing nativity village comes to Ashill

Fountain of Life Church in Ashill will be putting on a living, breathing Christmas story using real animals and actors to recreate the village of Bethlehem on December 17.

People are invited to step back 2,000 years and wander around the outdoor live nativity scene and watch as the story unfolds around them. The area arounf the church in Ashill will be transformed into the ancient streets of Bethlehem. This is family friendly event, with live nativity animals, birds of prey, hands on activities, sights, aromas and tastes of the ancient middle east.

This will be the third year of the live nativity. Karen Gower from FOL Church said, “It's been a great success the last two years and a great turn out of people - so much so that we are having to hold the whole event in the car park this year to fit everyone in!”

Bethlehem village opens at 4pm and the carols and live nativity will be from 5pm followed by mulled wine and mince pies.